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Norma Jean Darden

b. 1939

Model recognized by the 2011 Huffington Post Game Changer Awards

Model Cookbook writerRestaurateur
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About Norma Jean Darden

Born 1939. Norma Jean Darden is an American model, cookbook writer, restaurateur and actor.

Norma Jean Darden is a caterer and former model. She was recognized by the 2011 Huffington Post Game Changer Awards. The awards honored African American models featured in The Battle of Versailles Fashion Show which was a fashion show held on November 28, 1973, in the Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France. The fashion show was organized to raise money to restore the palace. Darden was among several models recognized, including Pat Cleveland, Bethann Hardison, Billie Blair, Alva Chinn, Charlene Dash, Jennifer Brice, Barbara Jackson, China Machado, Ramona Saunders, and Amina Warsuma.

Darden produced a 1978 cookbook, Spoonbread and Strawberry Wine, with her sister Carole Darden.

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Important facts

Born
4 November 1939, Newark
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Model, cookbook writer, restaurateur, actor
Nationality
United States
Education
Sarah Lawrence College
Also known as
Norma Darden

People in Norma Jean Darden's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Barbara
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China Machado
1929 – 2016
Fashion editor
 Portrait of Amina Warsuma
Amina Warsuma
b. 1953
Model
 Portrait of Barbara Jackson
Barbara Jackson
b. 1961
Lawyer
 Portrait of Pat Cleveland
Pat Cleveland
b. 1950
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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Norma Jean Darden?

model recognized by the 2011 Huffington Post Game Changer Awards

When was Norma Jean Darden born?

Norma Jean Darden was born on 4 November 1939 in Newark.

What is Norma Jean Darden's occupation?

Norma Jean Darden is a model, cookbook writer, restaurateur and actor.

What nationality is Norma Jean Darden?

Norma Jean Darden is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norma Jean Darden

· Wikidata: Q30594010

· DBpedia: Norma Jean Darden

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